RI Newsletter May 2025

12 June 2025

Dear Members of Rehabilitation International,

Friends and Partners of Rehabilitation International,

And All Interested Readers,

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the Rehabilitation International Newsletter.

This issue brings you key highlights from across our global network:

???? Inside RI: Launching the RI Youth Forum — empowering the next generation of disability rights advocates.

????Life Lesson: A Dream That Doesn’t Sit Still — an inspiring glimpse into the life of a student with a disability.

???? Science Corner:

– Designing Cities for Youth Mental Health: A fresh perspective on inclusive urban planning.

– Leprosy, Disability, and Social Exclusion: A new study reveals the persistent barriers to participation.

????Announcement: RI call for application to host the 25th RI World Congress in 2028

We warmly invite your contributions and stories — your voice is vital in advancing our shared mission of inclusion and dignity for all.

Thank you to all our contributors and readers for your continued support.

Together, we build a more inclusive world.

Warm regards,

Hannover, May 2025

RI President & RI Media

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